Kota Kayang Museum

According to history, the
4.84
acres of land where the State
Museum now stands was granted
by Raja Syed Alwi to his
younger brother, Syed Salim
bin Syed Muhammad al-Jafri,
who was a senior minister to
the King.

Towards the end of the 19th
century, Syed Salim built his
residence and stayed there
with his family until it was
sold to the State Government
just after the signing of the
1909 Bangkok Treaty. After
that, the building became the
official residence of the
state British Advisors. The
first British Advisor, Mr.
Meadow Frost and his
successors resided in the
house until the Second World
War in 1941. From 1941 until
1943, the building was taken
over by Japanese Military
Administration, while from
1943 until 1945, the Thai
Military Government took over
the building.

After Independence, the
building became the Perlis
Chief Minister's official
residence. It became
popularly
known as Rumah Tetamu (Guest
House) after it was vacated
by
Chief Minister Dato' Jaafar
Hassan in early 1980s. In
1991, the building was
demolished to make way for
the
construction of the present
State Museum, which is
structurally identical to the
old building. The Kompleks
Warisan Negeri (State
Heritage
Complex) is also within the
compounds of the State Museum.

Getting Here

By RoadFrom Kangar town, take Jalan
Kolam, heading eastward until
you reach Jalan Tun Abdul
Razak. The museum is located
near the junction. One of the
main landmarks close by is
the
Kangar Hospital.

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